The Empress - Auckland

This place is ridiculous! I’m surprised it’s not rated higher. <br/ <br/ This is my favourite Indian place in central Auckland. A lot kitsch and constantly playing bollywood movies it’s a little odd inside to say the least. But the food is top notch! Even the slightly worrying “indo Chinese” menu had some stars! Try the chicken 65 (it’s hot) or the chilli chicken as sides. So yum! <br/ <br/ My favourite is the Chicken Khadai and Lamb Korma. They add good heat to their meals and if you ask for spicy... gunna be spicy which is refreshing! They do a great takeaway deal during the week which is very reasonable and portions are huge! I always get two meals out of it and so does my boyfriend. Love this place and hope it stays just the way it is!!

Good food, reasonable prices and great ambience. Yummy starters specially achari chicken and veg manchurian. In mains goat curry and and chicken biryani are best in Auckland.

Husband always kept talking about this place. So we decided to have lunch here on this long weekend. It was my first time here. I liked the ambience. Warm, welcoming and simple!The girl who attended us was polite and friendly. We ordered Kadhai Paneer, Garlic Naan, Tandoori Roti and Onion Salad. It all arrived in about 20 minutes. I must say the gravy of Kadhai Paneer was too good and I could taste all the spices in it. The Naan and Roti were soft and tasted fresh. The only thing I found surprising was the price of the onion salad. I think it was too much Other than that, I enjoyed eating here. Will definitely come back to try some more from the menu.

Good flavours but a little bit salty had a very dry mouth afterwards. Tasted like chicken powder or some enhancer had been added to the dish.

The flatties and I go there every couple of weeks. Hands down the best curry in town! We love you guys!